Central Illinois Green Club

Here we are in September with another Ride the River behind us. It was great and everyone had a wonderful day. We proved once again that a little rain never hurts anyone. Many countless hours were put into the planning and execution of the ride by the Members that helped. I sincerely appreciate it. Thanks to all of our sponsors for your support of the ride. A big Thanks to the Kankakee County Fair for a place to stage the ride. The Azzarelli Family (Mt. Langham) and Ag Reliant in Aroma Park for the space to have our morning break stops. Thank you to the Stauffenberg Family for inviting us to enjoy lunch at their farm and see their beautifully restored IH tractor collection. Ride the River wouldn’t exist without everyone that signed up to participate. Whether you attended or not, you will enjoy a club membership through December. We added this perk to say Thanks.

We’re looking forward to you renewing it with us by January 2023.
If you didn’t attend RTR you are still entitled to the RTR hat. You can pick it up at Plow Day or at our next meeting.

Looking ahead to Rodney’s plow day on September 10th Please be sure to sign up early as Rodney needs a head count for lunches. Call Jim Moody at 815-549-8127 or email james.moody5@gmail.com. Our next membership meeting is September 21st at 7:00 pm at Bonfield Lions Club Hall.

Don’t forget to keep our members and friends in your Prayers that are ill or have lost loved a loved one.

I hope to see you all soon!
Sincerely,
Dave Wehrmann

I hope everyone is enjoying the summer weather. It’s been quite a change from this spring. The tractor rides have been great and the good weather has helped a lot. This year is no different than others for things to do. There’s something for everyone to choose from.

Many of our members belong to the Will County Thresherman’s Club. Don’t forget their show July 21-24 at The Spiess Farm. Ride the River on August 20th will be here before you know it. Most of the planning is done and the route is set. It’s going to be another great one.

If your planning on riding we need your application and entry fees as soon as possible. August 10th is the deadline. We rely on head count to order hats and meals. We can always use additional help with this event. Let me know if you are interested. Our next CIGC membership meeting is July 20th, 7:00pm at Bonfield Lions Club Hall. Please don’t forget to include those who are dealing with illnesses or loss of loved ones in your Prayers. Let us know so the Club can mention this at our meeting and send a card. I hope to see all of you at our next meeting.

Sincerely,
Dave Wehrmann

I’m sure by now we’ve all had enough rain and cloudy days.
Sunshine and summer-like temps are forecast and they are definitely a welcome sight. Another welcome sight will be all of the delicious dishes and desserts our members will be bringing to our potluck meeting on May 18th. CIGC will supply the chicken and drinks.
Be at the Bonfield Lions Hall at 6:00 pm. with your appetite.
Recently we lost two members – Don Buck and Jerry Tibbs. Send a card and please keep their families in your prayers. A few prayers or a card for our members that are ill and/or recovering from illnesses would be much appreciated as well. Keep your eye on the Greensheet and check out all the events coming up. There’s plenty for everyone to enjoy.
Don’t forget we have plenty of raffle tickets available for the pedal tractor to purchase or sell.
If you have some friends bring them to a meeting and let’s get them on our membership list.
I hope to see all of you on the 18th.
Sincerely,
Dave Wehrmann

Here we are in March already and the first day of spring is Sunday, March 20th.
Looking back at December 21st, the first day of winter, it’s great to see a warmer days coming.
It also means there’s much work ahead and fun times, too.
Our big event “Ride the River” will be in August and there will be some new changes to look forward to.
Don’t forget all proceeds benefit our club.
Our next meeting is March 16th at 7:00 pm at the Bonfield Lions Club hall.
At this time I will ask that you keep John Fahs in your Prayers as he is in the hospital.
Please keep everyone in your Prayers that have lost loved ones or are recovering from illness.
I will see all of you at the next meeting.
Sincerely,
Dave Wehrmann

This Christmas sure did come and go in a hurry. I hope Santa brought everybody something nice. It was great to see all of you that attended the Christmas party and annual meeting. We had a great meal and lots of fun. We also enjoyed the mildest temperatures I recall for the event. Mark your calendars for December 14, 2022 for this year’s party. Hopefully 2022 brings everyone something to celebrate and good health. January 19, 2022 is our next scheduled membership meeting at the Bonfield Lions Hall at 7:00 pm. There will be a guest speaker and details can be found in the Greensheet. I hope to see all of you then. Please keep everyone in your prayers that have lost loved ones and those who are ill or recovering. Take care and be safe.

Happy New Year!
Sincerely,
Dave Wehrmann